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Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.1 (12)
Map Pin Small Palo Alto, CA
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, MD

Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Palo Alto, CA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 18 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Drexel University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Sutter Medical Center - Ose Adams Medical Pavilion. Patients rated Dr. Agarwal an average 3.1 star rating.

Dr. Agarwal works at Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Palo Alto, CA with other offices in San Francisco, CA and San Carlos, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield of California and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Agarwal's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Palo Alto Medical Foundation
    795 El Camino Real, Palo Alto, CA 94301 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 853-2200
  2. 2
    Office
    2340 Clay St Fl 4, San Francisco, CA 94115 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (415) 600-1138
  3. 3
    Palo Alto Medical Foundation
    301 Industrial Rd, San Carlos, CA 94070 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (650) 596-4130

Hospital Affiliations
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  • Sutter Medical Center - Ose Adams Medical Pavilion

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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Hepatitis B
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Peptic Ulcer
Pinworm
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Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Reflux Esophagitis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
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Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
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Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
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VAP Lipid Testing
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    About Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 18 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1487831145
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Drexel University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Nikhil Agarwal, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Agarwal is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Agarwal has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Agarwal has seen patients for Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Agarwal on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    12 patients have reviewed Dr. Agarwal. The overall rating for this provider is 3.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Agarwal.

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